Whispering Rain Farms

What a mess of rain we have been getting. WOW! I think we would have floated away, had we not been on a mountain.

Well, I hit the black halter jackpot today!! While cleaning the house, I found a brand new black rope halter that Montana had hid in her play pen full of toys. It fit Trouper pretty good but was a bit tight on the nose. I think that it could be stretched a bit, though. Also, mom found a black rope halter that she wasn't using and brought it over for Trouper to use until the EMM. So, that solves my black halter delima.

Since it was so muddy, I decided to make up a little obstacle course and work on my "in-hand" work.

I laid out 4 pipes and a log, I draped a bright yellow safety vest in a tree, I laid out a bright orange pool noodle and I hung a plastic table cloth from a branch. I put it all up all around the yard.

Trouper wasn't too sure about the table cloth at first. Especially when it was anywhere near his face.

I worked him with it for a little while.

Whenever I would pass by the tree with the safety vest, I would drape it across Trouper's back, neck or rump.

Here we are walking calmly under the table cloth with the vest over Trouper's rump.

He did really well over the pipes, log and pool noodle!

Oh yeah, Trouper has developed a new bad habit!! He chews on his lead rope while he's tied up. GRRRR!!! LOL He had a long black one with the little leather piece on the tip and he has chewed two big spots into it! You can see the frays under my left hand and above my right hand. The little menace! I need to find a nice long black lead and put it up just for the EMM.

Trouper went with me to check the mail. He was intrigued but not at all worried. LOL

I also worked on leading Trouper at a trot. He did very well and stayed right by my side!

Jamie came home from work while I was working with Trouper. Montana and I were happy to see him and so was Trouper. He leaned from me to greet Jamie.

We thought this would be a good opportunity for a family photo. Of course, Montana was more concerned about getting her hands on Trouper and I was cracking up! LOL

Montana is such a little horse lover!! I have a feeling that she will take Trouper away from me one day if I get to bring him home.

Montana asked (ok, she begged) me to let her hold Trouper's lead rope. Of course, her wish was granted.

How magical is that? A horse that was wild just 9 weeks ago (aprox 2 months) is now being held by a 2yr old girl out in the yard! This is such a beautiful experience!!! I'm so glad I am able to share it with all of you!